Dunfermline Athletic are favourites for the League One title (Image: Sammy Turner/SNS Group)

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AIRDRIEONIANS:

Ground: New Broomfield.

Manager: Gary Bollan.

2013-14 finishing position: 6th.

The Diamonds lost five key players with keeper Grant Adam, defenders Gregor Buchanan and Stefan Milojevic and midfielders Caolan McAleer and Craig Barr all heading out the door. Boss Bollan is the playing staff's best asset and he will be relying on the experience of David Proctor, Keigan Parker and Jim Lister, who top-scored with 10 league goals last season.

2014-15 predicted position: 6th.

AYR UNITED:

Ground: Somerset Park.

Manager: Mark Roberts.

2013-14 finishing position: 4th.

It has been a miserable summer at Somerset Park with United finding it difficult to recruit new players. There is talent in the ranks, with ex-Celtic kid Jon-Paul McGovern and former Carlisle United defender Peter Murphy the pick of the bunch, but depth appears an issue. Losing top scorer Michael Moffat (27 goals) to Dunfermline Athletic was a massive blow. Boss Roberts needs to get off to a good start or the fans will be after him.

An eighth-placed finish last season was nowhere near good enough for Brechin so the pressure is on gaffer McKinnon to deliver much-needed improvement. Former Hearts youngster Callum Tapping has been added to the squad and fellow new boy Gary Fusco should beef up the middle of the park. Alan Trouten and Andy Jackson netted 24 goals between them last term.

2014-15 predicted position: 8th.

DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC:

Ground: East End Park.

Manager: Jim Jefferies.

2013-14 finishing position: 2nd (lost Championship play-off final).

Favourites for the title and it’s not hard to see why. The Pars have the best squad in the division and boast a full-time set-up. Prolific striker Michael Moffat has been added along with Andy Stirling who was excellent for Stranraer. There is competition for places and the young players will be a year older and wiser. No excuses for failure.

2014-15 predicted position: 1st (champions).

FORFAR ATHLETIC:

Ground: Station Park.

Manager: Dick Campbell.

2013-14 finishing position: 7th.

The Loons will begin their fifth season in the third tier of the game with Dick Campbell, the longest-serving manager in the SPFL, at the helm. Forfar have done some good business in the transfer market. Former Dundee United loanee Dale Hilson has been signed permanently. Experienced midfielders Derek Young and Stephen Husband also agreed deals.

2014-15 predicted position: 7th.

MORTON:

Ground: Cappielow.

Manager: Jim Duffy.

2013-14 finishing position: 10th (Championship).

Last season was an unmitigated disaster for Ton with boss Kenny Shiels paying the price for a 10-2 final-day thrashing at Hamilton Accies long after relegation was confirmed. Duffy has come in and will be expected to deliver promotion otherwise the club’s full-time set-up could be at risk. Striker Andy Barrowman is on the books and should guarantee goals at this level while Stefan Milojevic strengthens the defence.

The League Two champions will fancy their chances of mounting a promotion play-off assault – especially with star striker Rory McAllister leading the line. The 27-year-old bagged 32 league goals last term and every club would love to have him. Boss McInally has a very strong squad at his disposal and a board who will back him financially in the transfer market. Don't be surprised if they are challenging for a top-four position.

2014-15 predicted position: 4th.

STENHOUSEMUIR:

Ground: Ochilview.

Manager: Scott Booth.

2013-14 finishing position: 5th.

Manager Booth has made some useful additions and will be aiming to fast-track youth as he begins his first full season in charge. Winger Jamie Reid arrives on loan from Dundee and Alan Lithgow strengthens the defence. Colin McMenamin is a good option in attack and won promotion previously with Gretna and Ross County. Look out for the emergence of young left-back Ciaran Summers.

Promoted via the play-offs, Greig MacDonald and his players will be aiming to prove the doubters wrong and clinch survival. A lot of their hopes rest on strikers Steven Doris and Gordon Smith finding the net regularly after Jordan White's departure to Livingston. Darren Smith is vastly experienced in central midfield while keeper Greg Paterson is a good signing.

2014-15 predicted position: 10th.

Stranraer boss Stevie Aitken (Image: Bill Murray/SNS Group)

STRANRAER:

Ground: Stair Park.

Manager: Stevie Aitken.

2013-14 finishing position: 3rd.

The Blues were the surprise package of last season and were the highest-placed part-time team in League One – finishing third behind champions Rangers and Dunfermline. Boss Stevie Aitken and his assistant, Stevie Farrell, have signed new two-year contracts. Jamie Longworth and Craig Malcolm look set to be a potent strike pairing. Keeper David Mitchell is a safe pair of hands and Frank McKeown a rock in defence.